Is it worse for Harry or Dudley at 4 Privet?

[djrfdh]

No: HPFGUIDX 96328

Jem:

> > Who has a greater sense of self?

> 
Alla:
> 
> Actually you get no argument from me here. Dudley is definitely 
being 
> abused as well. Petunia and Vernon clealry do not seem to know what 
> their son needs.
> 
> As for Harry, I already said that the only possible, realistic 
story 
> wise reason that he turned out OK to me is Lily's protection.


I think it's a miracle that Harry survived at the Dursley's to ever 
get to Hogwarts! You have to wonder, just how he was treated as a 
baby, since he was only one when he came to Number 4 Privet Drive.  
If he was ignored and kept in a closet, how did he learn to walk? To 
talk? To be polite? To be able to interact with others? Surely, 
Petunia must have bestowed "some" kindness (perhaps when Vernon was 
at work?) on Harry. I still believe she isn't as mean as she would 
have us....but more likely Vernon....think! "Blood is thicker than 
water" has a curious ring to it!

djrfdh who would really like to give Harry a hug!